rehydrate
verb
re·hy·drate
(ˌ)rē-ˈhī-ˌdrāt 
rehydrated; rehydrating; rehydrates
: to restore fluid to (something dehydrated)
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Ube is also sold dried in powder form, which can be rehydrated and used the same as the puree.
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Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
Drinking water in this specific range helps the body rehydrate efficiently without causing gastrointestinal distress.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
That said, there are a handful of instances in which supplementing could truly be worth it to help your body rehydrate more effectively.
—Michele Ross, SELF, 3 Mar. 2026
Next, soak the roots for about 12 hours in water to rehydrate them before planting.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026
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Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
Drinking water in this specific range helps the body rehydrate efficiently without causing gastrointestinal distress.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
That said, there are a handful of instances in which supplementing could truly be worth it to help your body rehydrate more effectively.
—Michele Ross, SELF, 3 Mar. 2026
Next, soak the roots for about 12 hours in water to rehydrate them before planting.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Rehydrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rehydrate. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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rehydrate
transitive verb
re·hy·drate
(ˈ)rē-ˈhī-ˌdrāt
rehydrated; rehydrating
: to restore fluid to (something dehydrated)
especially
: to restore body fluid lost in dehydration to
rehydrate a patient
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